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Samsung ST700 vs Sony A300

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
50
Features
45
Overall
48

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A330
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony A300 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung ST700 vs Sony A300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST700 was launched 2 years later than the A300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST700 matches up against the A300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony A300

 ST700 A300 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2008Fresher by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Samsung ST700

 A300 ST700 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony A300

 ST700 A300 
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST700 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ST700 compared to the A300.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and A300 is 99 and 64 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and A300.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST700 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung ST700 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer ST700 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography features
Sony A300 Portrait photography features
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Street photography camera
Sony A300 as a Street photography camera
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography advice
Sony A300 Sports photography advice
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography factors
Sony A300 Travel photography factors
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography info
Sony A300 Landscape photography info
38
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging information
Sony A300 Vlogging information
30
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
9
no video shooting
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony A300
 Samsung ST700Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST700 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-05 2008-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range () -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 632 gr (1.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Compact Flash
Card slots One One
Price at release $280 $0